The military team led by 302nd Brigade Commander, Col. Francisco Patrimonio provided security, transportation and manpower assistance to the simultaneous medical consultations, distribution of medicines and relief operations conducted by PMA in Dumaguete City.

Almost two weeks after typhoon Sendong hit Dumaguete City and some parts of Negros Oriental, volunteer health practitioners joined hands in giving assistance for free medical consultations, medicines and distributions of relief goods.

Col. Patrimonio said that the Philippine Army particularly the 302 Brigade is always ready to extend its assistance in times of disasters and calamities like typhoon Sendong.

He added that the calamity is a clear manifestation that the spirit of Bayanihan among Filipino people is very crucial.

“We encourage the Negrenses to unite and work together for the safety and well-being of everybody”, said Col. Patrimonio.

Participating agencies and groups of the medical mission included Negros Oriental Provincial and City Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Telecommunications Commission, Federation of Volunteers thru Radio Communications, Sto Nino Augustinian Development Foundation, among others. (mbcn/jct/PIA-NegOr)